istening to the news recently, I heard the words ‘privilege of proximity’ regarding international relations. While we’re not talking foreign affairs here, it struck me that I have had the privilege of proximity in seeing the work of Australia’s finest designers evolve over the last decade and a half. Working on and opens the doors to many stylish and clever compositions from our talented Fanuli Interior Design Awards winners (. Despite Covid disruptions and the inability to have a fabulous party, it is exciting to reveal our finest talent. Winners of the top accolade, Fanuli Interior Designers of the Year Juliette Arent and Sarah-Jane Pyke of Arent&Pyke, have been wowing interior-design lovers and clients for years. This duet and their team mesh their strengths to create decorating magic. Art and colourful soft furnishings sit with bespoke, new and unusual pieces from a plethora of sources and eras in spaces that exude warmth and love. And their inclusive commercial projects make guests feel at home – I am thinking of my stays at Perth’s Alex Hotel, where the common areas are like visiting a glamorous, well-travelled friend’s house. The duo proved a threat this year by taking out four awards.
